Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is urging cattle farmers to ensure their animals are tagged under the National Animal Identification and Traceability System (NAITS). Cattle farmers can access free ear tags, provided by the Government, to be used in conjunction with a cattle passport, which will enable them to properly identify their animals if stolen. Speaking...

Having pools of capital that can be used to pursue opportunities is conducive to the country’s growth and development, says Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke. “Our aim is to commoditise capital (and build) the Jamaica, where if you have a good idea or a good plan, if you have the energy in your...

The process has commenced to regularise the community of Devon Pen, an informal settlement located in St. Mary South East. Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce and Member of Parliament (MP) for the area, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, provided details during his contribution to the 2022/23 State of the Constituency Debate in the House...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce and Member of Parliament for St. Mary South East, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, says upgrading work has commenced on the Border to Cuffy Gully road. He made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2022/23 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives, on Wednesday (September...

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) wishes to assure the public that it remains committed to facilitating trade, collecting revenue on behalf of the Government and protecting Jamaica’s borders and citizens. In this respect, the Agency has increased its vigilance and process controls at the various ports of entry which may impact the turnaround time for clearances. The JCA therefore beckons...

Member of Parliament for Portland Eastern, Ann Marie Vaz, says work is being undertaken to address flooding in the Free School district in the constituency. She indicated that the area experienced major flooding in 2021. “Many homes were flooded, and I made a commitment to the people of Free School that this will be the last time that this happens...

The Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs will be embarking on a public education campaign on the laws of Jamaica and the rights of citizens. The initiative will target technocrats and the wider public, with special emphasis on the legislative process, the role of stakeholders, as well as the Government’s legal and constitutional reform agendas. Acting Permanent Secretary in the...